HOKKA return with a powerful new chapter in their unfolding musical saga. The warrior and the sensai – Joel Hokka (ex-Blind Channel) and Pauli Rantasalmi (ex-The Rasmus) – continue their journey with the release of the gripping new single ‘Blackbird’. Taken from the upcoming album VIA MISERIA IV, set for release on April 24 via Nuclear Blast Records, ‘Blackbird’ delivers another intense and emotionally charged installment in the project’s evolving narrative. Driven by haunting melodies and cinematic production, the track dives also a bit deeper into the heavier side of the band. Accompanied by a striking new cinematic video, ‘Blackbird‘ continues the storyline introduced in the previous singles, expanding the visual and emotional world of HOKKA. The song builds with relentless energy before soaring into a powerful chorus that hits straight to the heart. With ‘Blackbird‘, HOKKA once again blend storytelling, atmosphere, and raw emotion – offering a glimpse into the dramatic universe that awaits on VIA MISERIA IV.
Check out the video for ‘Blackbird’:
https://youtu.be/L1XcnuEbqxM
Listen to ‘Blackbird’ on all platforms:
https://hokka.bfan.link/blackbird
Pre-order VIA MISERIA IV:
https://hokka.bfan.link/via-miseria-iv
Joel Hokka comments on the song:
“‘Blackbird’ is the latest single from the upcoming debut album “Via Miseria IV”. This track shows the heavier side of HOЖA. With a riff influenced by the very roots of heavy metal and melodies echoing from the Nordic darkness, this track serves as a perfect introduction to the debut album. Revenge with love, enjoy!
Tracklist:
01. Blackbird
02. In The Darkness
03. Death By Cupid’s Arrow
04. Via Miseria
05. Heart Said No
06. Bon Apetit
07. Murder Ballad
08. Angels Fall
09. Serpent’s Song
10. Kiss From A Rose
In addition, HOKKA hrecently announced their first live shows for 2026 giving fans the opportunity to experience the power and storytelling of the warrior and sensai saga on stage for the first time.
The first club show:
07.05.26 FI Helsinki – Tavastia
Confirmed festival shows:
12.-13.06.26 FI Lahti – Kesämössö
27.06.26 FI Helsinki – Tuska
03.-05.07.26 FI Turku – Ruisrock
04.07.26 FI Tampere – Tuhdimmat Tahdit
17.-19.07.26 FI Joensuu – Ilosaarirock
23.-25.07.26 FI Kuopio – Kuopiorock
25.07.26 FI Oulu – QStock
14.-16.08.26 CH Cudrefin – Rock The Lakes
line up:
Joel Hokka – vocals
Pauli Rantasalmi – guitar
Jimi Aslak – drums
social media:
Instagram: @joelhokka @jimiaslak @paulirantasalmi
Tiktok: @joelhokka @jimiaslak
YouTube: @hokkasyndicate
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